Alappuzha Lighthouse
The Alappuzha Lighthouse (or Alleppey Light) is situated in the coastal town of Alappuzha, Kerala. It was built in 1862 and is a major tourist attraction. Visitors are allowed between 1500 hours and 1630 hours on every weekday at an admission fee of 20 rupees for Indian citizens and 50 rupees for foreigners. This is the first of its kind in the Arabian sea coast of Kerala.
A view of the Alappuzha Lighthouse | |
| Location | Alappuzha, Kerala |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 9°29′38″N 76°19′15″E |
| Tower | |
| Construction | masonry tower |
| Height | 28 metres (92 ft) |
| Shape | cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | red and white horizontal bands, red lantern |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1862 |
| Focal height | 33 metres (108 ft) |
| Light source | 150 W metal halide lamp (230 V AC recommended power supply / 220–250 V range supply) |
| Range | 24.5 nautical miles (45.4 km; 28.2 mi) |
| Characteristic | Fl W 15s. |
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